LDP proposes allowing use of force for collective security

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The ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Friday proposed that the country be allowed to use force within collective security frameworks based on U.N. Security Council resolutions.
The party made the proposal to its New Komeito ally at a meeting of their joint task force on security-related legislation, citing, for example, minesweeping of sea lanes based on a U.N. collective security framework as an area where Japan should be permitted to participate.

The two parties did not reach a conclusion as Komeito remained cautious.

Collective security is an arrangement under which the international community cooperates to punish a country that has carried out an armed attack on another.

Based on the Japanese government’s current interpretation of the constitution, Japan is banned from using force under any collective security arrangement.

If Japanese Self-Defense Forces troops were to engage in minesweeping in the Strait of Hormuz through exercising the right to collective self-defense, they would have to quit the operation once the U.N. Security Council passes a resolution to adopt a collective security arrangement for the situation and the operation begins implementation under that framework, officials from the LDP said at the meeting.

They said that the three conditions the government recently proposed for exercising of the right to collective self-defense should also be applied to the use of force for collective security.

Komeito officials sounded negative, however, saying that discussions on the matter would take a very long time.

At present, Japan prohibits itself from exercising the right to collective self-defense, and the administration of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is aiming to remove this self-imposed ban. Abe also strongly feels that Japan should be able to take part in minesweeping operations under a U.N. collective security framework.

Abe’s private advisory panel said in a report on May 15 that it is not appropriate to interpret war-renouncing Article 9 of the constitution as prohibiting Japan’s participation in the collective security measures of the United Nations.

In talks with reporters on Friday, LDP Vice President Masahiko Komura, who chairs the LDP-Komeito task force, suggested that Japan can take part in minesweeping operations for collective security, noting that although such work is classified as involving the use of force under international law, it is totally different from armed attacks to destroy enemies.


LDP proposes allowing use of force for collective security - The Japan News

 

[Tshering22]

The ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Friday proposed that the country be allowed to use force within collective security frameworks based on U.N. Security Council resolutions.
The party made the proposal to its New Komeito ally at a meeting of their joint task force on security-related legislation, citing, for example, minesweeping of sea lanes based on a U.N. collective security framework as an area where Japan should be permitted to participate.

The two parties did not reach a conclusion as Komeito remained cautious.

Collective security is an arrangement under which the international community cooperates to punish a country that has carried out an armed attack on another.

Based on the Japanese government’s current interpretation of the constitution, Japan is banned from using force under any collective security arrangement.

If Japanese Self-Defense Forces troops were to engage in minesweeping in the Strait of Hormuz through exercising the right to collective self-defense, they would have to quit the operation once the U.N. Security Council passes a resolution to adopt a collective security arrangement for the situation and the operation begins implementation under that framework, officials from the LDP said at the meeting.

They said that the three conditions the government recently proposed for exercising of the right to collective self-defense should also be applied to the use of force for collective security.

Komeito officials sounded negative, however, saying that discussions on the matter would take a very long time.

At present, Japan prohibits itself from exercising the right to collective self-defense, and the administration of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is aiming to remove this self-imposed ban. Abe also strongly feels that Japan should be able to take part in minesweeping operations under a U.N. collective security framework.

Abe’s private advisory panel said in a report on May 15 that it is not appropriate to interpret war-renouncing Article 9 of the constitution as prohibiting Japan’s participation in the collective security measures of the United Nations.

In talks with reporters on Friday, LDP Vice President Masahiko Komura, who chairs the LDP-Komeito task force, suggested that Japan can take part in minesweeping operations for collective security, noting that although such work is classified as involving the use of force under international law, it is totally different from armed attacks to destroy enemies.


LDP proposes allowing use of force for collective security - The Japan News

This Komeito party seems to be rather cowardly and have more foreign interests than Japan's interests of revving up its defence industry and thereby economy. Not to mention compromise national security and security of Japan's friends.

How does it even win a single vote? Calling such parties as 'Buddhist' parties is a joke. We'd never compromise on our country and people.

 

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This Komeito party seems to be rather cowardly and have more foreign interests than Japan's interests of revving up its defence industry and thereby economy. Not to mention compromise national security and security of Japan's friends.

How does it even win a single vote? Calling such parties as 'Buddhist' parties is a joke. We'd never compromise on our country and people.

They are an isolationist party, and thoroughly pacifist. In fact, there are politicians calling for the banning of this party because it violates separation of religion and state.

I mean, an you imagine a political party in the United States called the "Christian Party" , or "Islamic Party" ? This would never fly in the 'states.

 

[Tshering22]

They are an isolationist party, and thoroughly pacifist. In fact, there are politicians calling for the banning of this party because it violates separation of religion and state.

I mean, an you imagine a political party in the United States called the "Christian Party" , or "Islamic Party" ? This would never fly in the 'states.

Buddhism is a way of life, not a religion. Christianity, Islam etc are organized religions that teach "fear of god" (not love for this god) and use it as a means to control people under some sort of religious authority who dictate politics and exercise full control of those who are to 'believe'.

So technically, this Kumeito party is simply pacifict. Buddhism advocates peace but not at the cost of self-defense. I am a Buddhist but I will never let anyone harm my people or family and will resort to violence.

Perhaps your political party needs to re-read the sutras and understand the real meanings.

USA is a hardcore Christian evangelist country. They claim to be a secular state but they do all the christian spreading business with brute force outside US territory; like our country or China or Korea or Philippines. Americans may not believe in Bible en masse but their politicians use subversive techniques abroad to destroy local cultures and establish political domination; similar to old Europe of colonial times.

You should choose a local model of governance where your national interests are in tune with your safety.

 

[janon]

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I mean, an you imagine a political party in the United States called the "Christian Party" , or "Islamic Party" ? This would never fly in the 'states.

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